Description
This low carb burger delivers all the classic flavors and juiciness you crave, but swaps out the bun for crisp lettuce wraps. Perfect for anyone following a low carb, keto, or gluten-free diet, it’s packed with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, fresh toppings, and a creamy burger sauce. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, it’s a satisfying main course for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembling
- 4 large iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves (for wraps)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Pickle slices, as desired
For Burger Sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, slightly larger than your lettuce leaves to account for shrinkage.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. If using cheese, add a slice to each patty in the last minute; cover the pan to help it melt.
- Mix the Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, and smoked paprika until fully combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on a plate. Add a cooked burger patty, a spoonful of burger sauce, tomato slices, red onion, and pickles. Top with another lettuce leaf to create a wrap, and secure with a toothpick if needed. Repeat for the remaining burgers.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, with extra sauce and veggies on the side if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for the patties if you prefer.
- Romaine and iceberg lettuce hold the best shape as wraps.
- To keep the burgers keto, double-check that your ketchup and pickles are sugar-free.
- Add avocado slices or crispy bacon for extra flavor and fat.
- Leftover patties can be stored in the fridge and reheated for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (with sauce and vegetables)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg